20 Amendments of Eider GARDIAZABAL RUBIAL related to 2018/0166R(APP)
Amendment 32 #
Paragraph 4
4. Declares, moreover, its opposition to any reduction in the level of key EU policies, such as the EU cohesion policy and the common agricultural policy (CAP); is particularly opposed to any radical cuts that will adversely impact on the very nature and objectives of these policies, such as the cuts proposed for the Cohesion Fund or for the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development; opposes, in this context, the proposal to reduce the European Social Fund despite its enlarged scope and the integration of the Youth Employment Initiative; stresses the importance of the local and regional authorities and their partners (trade unions, economic and social partners, NGOs etc.) to reach convergence in the European Union; therefore, calls to enhance their involvement in all relevant implementing phases through a constant dialogue with the European Commission and the Member State and to prevent the danger that the centralisation of such funds might have on those policies objectives;
Amendment 46 #
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines, furthermore, the importance of the horizontal principles that should underpin the MFF and all related EU policies; reaffirms, in this context, its position that the EU must deliver on its commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and deplores the lack of a clear and visible commitment to that end in the MFF proposals; requests, therefore, the mainstreaming of the SDGs into all EU policies and initiatives of the next MFF; further emphasises that the elimination of discrimination is vital to fulfil the EU’s commitments towards an inclusive Europe and deplores the lack of gender mainstreaming and gender equality commitments in EU policies, as presented in the MFF proposals; underlines also its position that, following the Paris Agreement, climate-related spending should be significantly increased in comparison with the current MFF and reach 25% of EU expenditure contribution to the climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and 30 % as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027; insists that EU budget spending should not run contrary to achieving the climate target and the SDGs;
Amendment 95 #
Paragraph 14 – point iii a (new)
iii a. Increase the level of funding for the EU Anti-Fraud Programme;
Amendment 103 #
Paragraph 14 – point vii
vii. Introduce a specific allocation (EUR 5.57 billion) for Child Guarantee;
Amendment 111 #
Paragraph 14 – point xiv
xiv. Introduce a specific allocation (EUR 45 billion) for a new just Energy transition fund to support the development of inclusive and local measures for a just transition to a low carbon economy in coal and carbon intensive sectors and communities adversely affected by this transition;
Amendment 164 #
Paragraph 24
24. Challenges, therefore, the logic and justification of establishing instruments outside the budget thatif it would prevents parliamentary oversight of public finances and transparency of decision-making; considers that decisions to set-up such instruments bypass Parliament in its triple responsibility as legislative, budgetary and control authority, exceptions should only be consider if they are fully transparent, duly justified by proven additionality and added value, and backed by strong decision-making procedures and accountability provisions;
Amendment 174 #
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Reminds that conditionality can result in a better functioning of the EU budget but underlines that the right types and measures have to be found. Therefore, the differentiation between endogenous conditionalities, which help to ensure that the instrument delivers on its mandate and exogenous conditionalities, which widen the scope and dilutes the instrument’s original mandate is needed; the latter form of conditionalities must be carefully analysed, since it might potentially lead to a weaker performance with regard to the instrument’s original goals.
Amendment 179 #
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to present the relevant legislative proposals on top of those which it has already tabled, to be decided on under the ordinary legislative procedure; requests, in particular, a proposal for a Regulation establishing an just energy transition fund to support the development of inclusive and local measures for a just transition to a low carbon economy in coal and carbon intensive sectors and communities; requests, furthermore, the introduction of the European Child Guarantee in the ESF+, a revision of the Regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund and of the Regulation concerning humanitarian aid; considers that a revision of the Financial Regulation should also be proposed when the need arises as a result of the MFF negotiations;
Amendment 180 #
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to present the relevant legislative proposals on top of those which it has already tabled, to be decided on under the ordinary legislative procedure; requests, in particular, a proposal for a Regulation establishing an energy transition fund; requessupports, furthermore, the introduction of the European Child Guarantee in the ESF+, along with other measures targeting child poverty within the EU and through its external actions, a revision of the Regulation establishing the European Union Solidarity Fund and of the Regulation concerning humanitarian aid; considers that a revision of the Financial Regulation should also be proposed when the need arises as a result of the MFF negotiations;
Amendment 185 #
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Amendment 189 #
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes, in this context, as an importan first step towards a more ambitious reform, the Commission’s set of proposals adopted on 2 May 2018 on a new system of own resources;
Amendment 191 #
Paragraph 32
32. Supports the suggested modernisation of existing own resources, which implies: - maintaining the customs duties as traditional own resources for the EU, whilst decreasing the percentage Member States retain as “collection cost”eliminating any collection costs retained by Member States; - simplifying the Value Added Tax- based own resource, i.e. introducing a uniform call rate without exceptions; - maintaining the GNI-based own resource, with the objective of reducing, to less than 6down to 40%, its share in the financing of the EU budget, while preserving its balancing function;
Amendment 197 #
Paragraph 33
33. Takes positive noteRequests, in parallel, of the Commission proposal to graduallyprogrammed introducetion of a basket of new own resources which, without increasing the fiscal burden for citizens, would correspond to two strategic objectives of the EU, the European added value of which is evident and irreplaceable: - the proper functioning, the consolidation and the strengthening of the single market in particular by the implementation of a common consolidated corporate tax base (CCCTB) and the taxation of over the top players that takes advantage of the single market, especially in the digital sector; - the fight against climate change and the acceleration of energy transition, through measures such as a share of the emission trading scheme (ETS) income and a contribution based on the quantity of non- recycled plastic packing;
Amendment 201 #
Paragraph 34
34. Requests the extension of the list of potential new own resources, that could include a share of a digital tax, to be presented in the years to come, as well as further consid A Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) based own resource, according to which all Member States shall join the current scheme implemented under enhanced cooperation; The introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism as a new own resource for the EU budget, which should ensure a level playing field in internation of the Financial Transaction Tax; al trade and reduce the off- shoring of production, while internalising the costs of climate change into the prices of imported goods;
Amendment 206 #
Paragraph 35
35. Approves strongly theInsists on the need of suppression of all rebates and other correction mechanisms, accompanied, should the need arise, by a limited period of phasing out;
Amendment 211 #
Paragraph 36
36. CallInsists on the introduction of other revenue of which the allocation to the EU budget cannot be put into question: - fees linked to the implementation of mechanisms in direct relation with the EU, such as the ETIAS system; - fines paid by companies for breaching the Union’s rules or fines for late payments of contributions; - Seignioragproceeds from fines generated by rulings of the European Court of Justice, including penalties on Member States stemming from infringement cases under the same court, provided that these proceeds are not deducted from the GNI based contribution; - Seigniorage, in form of assigned revenue, for the purpose of financing a new investment stabilisation mechanism;
Amendment 215 #
Paragraph 37
37. Points to the need to maintain the credibility of the EU budget vis-à-vis the financial markets which implies an increase of the own resources ceilings; In this sense, takes positive note of the Commission proposal on Own Resources Ceiling and the Ceiling for Appropriations for Commitments and considers that it need to be at least respectively at 1,29% and 1,35% in order to leave sufficient headroom for emergency situations as well as resources for the European Investment Stabilisation Function to efficiently perform its role;
Amendment 218 #
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Very much supports the presentation by the European Commission of a proposal for a Council Regulation laying gown implementing measures for the system of won resources of the European Unions, reminds that the European Parliament has to deliver its consent on this Regulation: recalls that this regulation is an integral part of the own resources package presented by the European Commission and expects the Council to address the 4 related texts on Own resources as a single package together with the MFF;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) In order to fulfil the Union's commitment to be a frontrunner in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including gender equality, the MFF revision shall be prepared taking into account progress made in its implementation into all EU policies and initiatives of the 2021-2027 MFF, measured on the basis of performance indicators elaborated by the Commission; the MFF revision shall also be prepared taking into account progress made in achieving the 25% of EU expenditure contribution to climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and the 30% climate-related spending target, to be achieved as soon as possible and at the latest by 2027; the performance on climate related spending targets shall be measured on the basis of mitigation and adaptation indicators.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 4 – Article 16
Chapter 4 – Article 16
Before 1 January 2024, the Commission shall present a review of the functioning of the MFF. This review shall, as appropriate, be accompanied by relevant proposals. Before 1 January 2023, the Commission shall present a legislative proposal for the revision of this Regulation in accordance with the procedures set out in the TFEU based on a review of the functioning of the MFF. Without prejudice to Article 6 of this Regulation, preallocated national envelopes shall not be reduced through such a revision. The proposal shall be prepared taking into account an assessment of progress towards the 25% of EU expenditure contribution to climate objectives target over the MFF 2021-2027 period and the 30% climate-related spending target and the mainstreaming of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality.